Cafe General Manager: Lead Team & Customer Experience

Equator Coffees; Orinda (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discount on merchandise

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Job summary

Equator Coffees in Orinda, CA, is seeking a Café General Manager to lead the cafe team and deliver an exceptional coffee experience. You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and daily operations, while upholding our mission and values.

The role reports to the District Manager and manages shifts, baristas, and food prep. Candidates should have leadership experience in specialty coffee or retail, ServSafe certification, and a track record of driving sales and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership in a fast-paced café/retail setting.
• Experience managing a profitable café/restaurant preferred.
• Must maintain SERVSafe Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring, training, and development of staff.
• Create schedules and manage payroll processing.
• Drive sales and customer satisfaction through team leadership.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators and cost controls.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and product quality.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Team building

Communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Equator Coffees in Orinda, CA, is seeking a Café General Manager to lead the cafe team and deliver an exceptional coffee experience. You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and daily operations, while upholding our mission and values.

The role reports to the District Manager and manages shifts, baristas, and food prep. Candidates should have leadership experience in specialty coffee or retail, ServSafe certification, and a track record of driving sales and customer satisfaction.